Maintaining your health is something that is important to everyone, and with the medical advances that are made, it seems as though there are new ways to improve your health & wellness each and every day. Long Island Health & Wellness articles will give you the scoop on the important health issues you'll want to know about, as well as topics of specific interest to Long Islanders.
By Long Island News & PR September 13, 2016
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Health Commissioner James Tomarken, MD, encourage residents who use tobacco to obtain help in breaking their addiction.
By Long Island News & PR September 13, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced actions taken to safeguard water quality on Long Island.
By Long Island News & PR September 12, 2016
Legislation extends the period for workers and volunteers seeking lost wage and medical benefits as a result of their involvement in the September 11th rescue, recovery and clean-up operations.
By Long Island News & PR September 09, 2016
One of the greatest concerns parents of children with autism have is, who will take care of their children when they no longer can?
By Long Island News & PR September 09, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today called for aggressive new water quality protections to protect New Yorkers and ensure clean drinking water.
By Long Island News & PR September 09, 2016
On September 10th & 11th, local families and their children with special needs will take over Ditch Plains Beach in Montauk, NY for their chance to be an athlete for the day.
By Long Island News & PR September 08, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed landmark legislation (S.8158/A.10740) mandating that schools across the state test drinking water for lead contamination.
By Long Island News & PR September 07, 2016
The Suffolk County Department of Public Works’ Division of Vector Control plans to treat parts of salt marshes by helicopter to control mosquito larvae.
By Long Island News & PR September 07, 2016
Huntington Beach Community Association Beach in Centerport is closed to bathing due to the finding of bacteria at levels that are in excess of acceptable criteria.
By Long Island News & PR September 07, 2016
Contributions to FealGood Foundation assist emergency personnel.
By Long Island News & PR September 07, 2016
resident of local watchdog group Long Island Citizens for Good Government renewed calls for Nassau County to immediately dump Armor Correctional Health Services.
By Long Island News & PR September 07, 2016
A preliminary review revealed that Mylan Pharmaceuticals may have inserted potentially anticompetitive terms into its EpiPen sales contracts with numerous local school systems.
By Long Island News & PR September 07, 2016
Regular physical activity is proven to improve everything from weight management to self-esteem in kids.
By Long Island News & PR September 07, 2016
September is National Suicide Awareness Prevention Month. Long Island Crisis Center will be holding its 8th Annual “Let’s Walk, Let’s Talk … Stepping Together to Prevent Suicide” event.
By Long Island News & PR September 03, 2016
Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. James L. Tomarken announced that 15 mosquito samples collected between 8/22 and 8/28, have tested positive for West Nile virus.
By Long Island News & PR September 03, 2016
Huntington Beach Community Association Beach in Huntington is closed to bathing due to the finding of bacteria at levels that are in excess of acceptable criteria.
By Long Island News & PR September 02, 2016
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing food safety recommendations for those who may be impacted by Hurricane Hermine.
By Long Island News & PR September 02, 2016
The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting LI residents to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s ®.
By Long Island News & PR September 02, 2016
A lawsuit on behalf of Suffolk County against pharmaceutical companies and physicians over aggressive and fraudulent marketing of prescription opium-like painkillers was filed.
By Long Island News & PR September 02, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the sales and use tax exemption for feminine hygiene products sold in New York State took effect today.